If Texas Gerrymanders, Should CA Do The Same? Take Our Poll

If Texas redraws its district maps for a Republican power grab, CA democrats have vowed to do the same — and the clock is ticking.

You Have A Right To Delete Your Data. Some Companies Are Making It Extra Difficult

The Markup and CalMatters found dozens of sites preventing their legally required opt-out pages from being indexed.

Newsom Tells Trump His Redistricting 'Power Grab' Will Destabilize Democracy

“California cannot stand idly by as this power grab unfolds,” Gov. Gavin Newsom wrote to President Donald Trump in vowing retaliation.

This Candidate For California Governor Has A Potential Conflict Of Interest In Her Own Home

If elected governor, Toni Atkins faces potential conflicts of interest with her spouse's consulting firms. Atkins and her spouse, Jennif ...

Students Without Legal Status Have The Right To Attend Public School. Will Trump Change That?

Since last year about a half-dozen states have attempted to pass laws that would allow schools to charge tuition to noncitizens.

‘A Piece Of Freedom': How CA Prisoners Brought World-Class Art Inside A Prison's Walls

California committed more than $200 million toward refashioning San Quentin as a hub for rehabilitation.

Redistricting 'Trigger' Would Go Before CA Voters To Counter TX Gerrymander, Newsom Says

Dueling redistricting battles in Texas and California could decide which party gains power in the House after the 2026 midterms.

California Affordable Housing Programs Are On The Chopping Block After Supreme Court Ruling

Many California cities require homebuilders to create affordable housing or pay fees to support construction of those units.

EdSource: $1B In Frozen Funds Returning To California Department Of Education

The delay of funding due to schools on July 1 prompted a bipartisan backlash and a lawsuit from many states, including California.

Newsom Signs Order To Improve Mental Health Of Boys And Men

The order directs the state health agency to recommend ways to address suicide rates among young men and seek services to improve well-being

Harris Won't Run For CA Governor 'After Deep Reflection'

Despite heavy speculation, the former vice president officially announced she is not in the running for Gov. Gavin Newsom's seat.

He Confessed To A Killing At 21. Is It Time For California To Give Him A Second Chance?

CA made it easier for young people convicted of serious crimes to get a second chance, except for those sentenced to life without parole.

CA Governor Candidate Lambasted For Auschwitz Post: 'Moral Failure'

The candidate posted a photo of the Nazi concentration camp and said it was his plan for ending homelessness and unemployment.

CA Test To Dim Sunlight Planned Quietly To Avoid Public Panic: Report

Researchers attempted to test a geoengineering technology that would've created clouds to block the sun's rays.

California May Soon Ban Selling New Glocks Like The One Kamala Harris Owns

Gov. Gavin Newsom was just given his first handgun. A pending California bill would ban the sale of new Glocks. Will he sign it?

CA NPR, PBS Stations Will Cut Staff And Programs After Funding Slashed

Small NPR and PBS stations in California are teetering after Congress pulled funding from public broadcasting.

Newsom Ramps Up California Redistricting Threat As Texas Weighs New Republican Maps

As Texas moves forward with off-cycle redistricting to save Republicans' narrow House majority, Gov. Gavin Newsom plots the left's response.

CA Law Requiring Background Checks For Ammunition Ruled Unconstitutional

Voters passed the law in 2016 and it took effect in 2019.

She Kept Challenging One Of California's Biggest Health Insurers. Then, It Tried To Cut Her Off

A California addiction center found a way to compel Anthem to cover patients it rejected.

CA Sues Trump Administration Over 'Cruel' Restrictions On Immigrants From 'Public Benefit' Programs

The state's Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta says the new rules illegally target women and children.

FEMA Canceled A Natural Disaster Prep Program CA Depends On. Now, CA Is Suing

"We’re taking them to court – not because we want to, but because we have to," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said.

Tesla To Battle CA Over Claims That It Falsely Advertised Self-Driving Tech: Reports

Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker will fight the DMV to keep its dealer license in the most populous state.

CA Students With Immigrant Parents Seek Financial Aid Despite Deportation Risks

The number of high school senior applicants from mixed-status families has not decreased as much as some thought it would.

How CA Senators Voted On $9B Bill Cutting Public Broadcasting, Foreign Aid

The rare rescission maneuver allows President Trump to revoke funding that Congress already approved.

Army Veteran And US Citizen Arrested In Immigration Raid Warns It Could Happen To Anyone

The security guard said when he arrived at work, federal agents broke his car window, pepper sprayed him, dragged him out and pinned him.

CA Congressman Proposes Autonomous Vehicle Safety Rules

Since 2021, more than 3,000 crashes with driverless cars have been reported. Of those crashes, 53 people have died.

9 Products That Could Get More Expensive In CA Due To European Tariffs

The hefty tariffs could have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Trump Sues CA Over Skyrocketing Egg, Pork Prices

A consumer watchdog applauded the Trump administration's effort to nix a group of laws that they say have driven up food prices.

A New Invader Threatens California Water Supplies. Can The State Stop Its Spread?

Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel. Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats at some lakes, but ...

New CA Bill Aims To Ban Loud Commercials On Streaming Platforms

A Golden State lawmaker aims to crack down on commercials that suddenly blare at an extreme volume on streaming platforms like Hulu.

Judge Says Immigration Agents Must Stop ‘Roving Patrols' That Have Upended Southern California

A court ruling Friday orders a halt to a chaotic and relentless 36-day immigration crackdown that's upended life across Southern California.

California Launched An AI Chatbot For Wildfires. It Can't Answer One Crucial Question

The bot fails at some basic questions about fires. Cal Fire says it is working on fixes.

Heinous, Heartbreaking — And Expensive. California Schools Face Avalanche Of Sex Abuse Claims

A law took effect in 2020 that dropped the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits, provided a three-year window for victims to sue.

Trump Administration Sues California Over Transgender Athlete Policies

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi had a warning for other states. “If you do not comply, you’re next,” she said in a video posted online.

California earns 56/100 in financial transparency, ranking 44 among 50 states

New report from Truth in Accounting reveals California’s strengths and weaknesses in fiscal reporting

Proposed CA Law Would Impose New Education Requirements On Police

A new bill proposes new education rules for California police officers. What to know.

Newsom Condemns Latest ICE Raid At SoCal Park As 'Cruel' Political Theater

The governor slammed President Trump for deploying the National Guard at McCarther Park on the 6-month anniversary of the LA Fires.

Worksite Immigration Raids Are Supposed To Free Up Jobs For Citizens. Here's What Really Happens

Research shows worksite immigration raids can depress local economies as people stay home and stop spending money. So far, they aren't k ...

Trump To Increase International Entry Fees At U.S. National Parks Like Joshua Tree, Yosemite

The Trump Administration aims to make it more expensive for international visitors to visit national parks.

$810M In CA Education Funding Paused By Trump Administration: See Impacted Programs

A CA education official said the administration was punishing children because states refused to bow down to Trump's politics.